Paracord

Looking to buy Paracord? Paracord is available in all sorts of thicknesses, colours and patterns. The various thicknesses are often referred to as "Type" or with the corresponding breaking force. For example, the most commonly used "Paracord Type III" is also referred to as "550 Paracord" because it has a breaking force of 550 lbs. (249 kg). In addition to Type III, Type II and Type I are also widely used for more elegant knotting and 'Micro' and 'Nano' are often used as accessory cord.

Nylon or Polyester Paracord?

Because of the popularity of paracord there are many variants available. The majority of paracord users prefer nylon. Nylon feels more natural than the more plastic polyester. Nylon paracord is also more elastic, which is experienced as pleasant by knotters.

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Fox Orange Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
Fox Orange Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
£12.55
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Marine Blue Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
Marine Blue Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
£12.55
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Ultra Neon Green Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
Ultra Neon Green Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
£12.55
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Pirate Gold Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m
Pirate Gold Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m
£3.98
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Cream & Branch Brown Diamonds Paracord Type I
Cream & Branch Brown Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Light Stripes Paracord Type II
Light Stripes Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Teal & Gold Diamonds Paracord Type II
Teal & Gold Diamonds Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Acid Purple & Cream Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Acid Purple & Cream Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Fire Fighter Paracord 550 Type III
Fire Fighter Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Solar Orange & Walnut Brown Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Solar Orange & Walnut Brown Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Burgundy & Rose Pink - Helix DNA Paracord 550 Type III
Burgundy & Rose Pink - Helix DNA Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Cream & Branch Brown Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Cream & Branch Brown Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Cream & International Orange Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Cream & International Orange Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Sea Breeze Paracord Type II
Sea Breeze Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Cream & Turquoise Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Cream & Turquoise Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Glow in the Dark Paracord 550 Type III
Glow in the Dark Paracord 550 Type III
£0.86
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Anthracite Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Anthracite Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£11.21
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Anthracite Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
Anthracite Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
£31.17
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Sky Blue Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)
Sky Blue Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)
£0.48
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Mustard Yellow Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)
Mustard Yellow Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)
£0.48
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Sugar Rush 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type III
Sugar Rush 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type III
£0.39
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Blackish Grey Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Blackish Grey Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£11.21
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Smoke Grey Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Smoke Grey Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£11.21
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Pastel Blue Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
Pastel Blue Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
£31.17
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Smoke Grey Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
Smoke Grey Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
£31.17
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Black Carbon Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
Black Carbon Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
£31.17
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Black Carbon Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Black Carbon Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£11.21
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Golden Hour Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
Golden Hour Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
£0.48
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Parfum Pink Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
Parfum Pink Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
£0.48
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Vintage Pink Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
Vintage Pink Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
£0.48
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Peach Rose Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
Peach Rose Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
£0.48
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Powder Pink Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
Powder Pink Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
£0.48
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Icy Green Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
Icy Green Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
£0.48
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Frosted Mint Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
Frosted Mint Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
£0.48
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Blue Jay Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
Blue Jay Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
£0.48
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Maldives Blue Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
Maldives Blue Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
£0.48
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What is Paracord?

Paracord is available in all sorts of thicknesses, colours and patterns. The various thicknesses are often referred to as "Type" or with the corresponding breaking force (in pounds). For example, the most commonly used "Paracord Type III" is also referred to as "550 Paracord" because it has a breaking force of 550 lbs. (249 kg). In addition to Type III, Type II is also widely used for more elegant knotting and 'Type I', 'Micro' and 'Nano' are often used as accessory cord. The term "Milspec Paracord" is used for Paracord that is made to the strict U.S. Military specifications and is very suitable for outdoor knotting.

Nylon or Polyester Paracord?

Due to the popularity of the paracord there are now many variants available. The majority of paracord users prefer nylon. The main reason is that nylon feels more natural than the more plastic polyester. Nylon paracord is also more elastic, which is experienced as pleasant by knotters.